Crash Landing
Crash Landing

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Crash Landing

2006
Movie
88 min
English

When a hostage situation arises on-board a private plane with the daughter of a billionaire on-board. Major John Masters (Sabato Jr.) teams up with Captain Williams (Michael Paré) to stop the terrorist and land the plane.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Fabrice GenestalGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this French thriller, a young woman named Léa is vacationing with her family and friends in the French Alps. While on a ski trip, she becomes separated from her group and finds herself stranded in the remote wilderness. As night falls and the temperature drops, Léa must use all her resourcefulness to survive the harsh elements and find her way back to civilization.

Critical Reception

Crash Landing received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Seydoux's performance, many found the plot predictable and lacking in originality. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the survival aspects and others finding it slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and slow pacing.

  • The film struggles to stand out in the survival thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

Léa Seydoux, who plays the lead, was relatively unknown at the time of this film's release and would later go on to achieve international fame with roles in 'Blue Is the Warmest Colour' and the James Bond films 'Spectre' and 'No Time to Die'.

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ThorsDay

ThorsDay

It's story isn't bad (although it's full of clichés) and it does have some likable characters but it's budget, script, and acting (in particular Brianne Davis) are all pretty awful.